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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Constantly Building On No-Till Success

South Dakota farmers Pat and Chris Breen take no-till practices that work a step farther to maximize the benefits.

By Pat Breen and Martha Mintz posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

I've had 25 years to refine my no-till system, but I’m nowhere near settling into a comfortable groove. My philosophy is to keep pushing my system to get more yield, use my inputs more efficiently and make life easier for myself and my son, Chris, who farms with me.

No-Till Eases Environmental And Food-Production Challenges

By John Dobberstein posted on June 20, 2012

Many farmers are no-tilling because it’s profitable for them and because they feel it’s the right thing to do. But have you ever watched your neighbors pound their fields with tillage equipment and, in a weak moment, think twice about your decision?

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Not Fully Understanding Government Payment And Crop Insurance Rules For Cover Crops Could Spell Economic Disaster For Some No-Tillers This Year

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2012

Serious conflicts among government farm program and crop-insurance rules, regarding last fall’s seeding of cover crops, could lead to serious concerns regarding qualification for this year’s payments.

Highly Erodible Land A Main Reason For Choosing No-Till For Some

By John Dobberstein posted on April 18, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Soil Health

After spending 2 days last week visiting farms in central North Carolina, it was apparent that no-tillers have a special respect for their farmland, and what can happen if it isn’t cared for.

Gabe Brown To Give Keynote Talk At Upcoming National No-Tillage Conference

By Darrell Bruggink posted on December 21, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

If you've never been to the National No-Tillage Conference and you'd like an idea of what it's all about, read our lead article today on Bismarck, N.D., no-tiller Gabe Brown.

Growth In Cover Crop Usage

By Darrell Bruggink posted on November 2, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

It seems clear that No-Till Farmer readers are quickly moving away from the old recommendation that you need to apply 1.2 pounds of nitrogen for every expected bushel of corn.

What Type Of Rotation Would You Use?

By Darrell Bruggink posted on July 6, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops

I spent the Fourth of July on my parent's farm about an hour north of Milwaukee. With my father retiring from the dairy and raising more crops for grain, I've talked to him about transitioning the farm to 100% no-till.

$16 Million For Cover Crops In Maryland

June 7, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Maryland Department Of Agriculture

The State of Maryland has committed approximately $16 million for the 2011-2012 Cover Crop Program, which provides grants to farmers who plant cover crops in the fall to conserve nutrients, reduce soil erosion and protect water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

Weather Patterns Changing For The Better

May 13, 2011 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Ohio State University, Purdue University Extension

After an April that brought record rainfall to much of Indiana and Ohio, climatologists agree the weather pattern is improving - a welcome change for farmers in both states.

No-Tillers See Net Increase In Revenue Of Nearly $30,000 Per Farm In 2012

By Darrell Bruggink posted on April 6, 2011

I'm wrapping up this issue of E-Tip in the wee hours. The reason is simple. We're about to send our blockbuster Spring Buyer's Directory issue to the printers on Thursday, and we're working OT to get it done.

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